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Kalinak: My Prosecution Is Political Process

Kalinak: My Prosecution Is Political Process

Bratislava, May 13 (TASR) – Ex-interior minister Robert Kalinak, who was released from custody by the Supreme Court on Friday, stated on the same day that he views the criminal proceedings against him as a political process. Following his release, Kalinak stressed that courts have only decided on whether or not

Premier Calls for Independence from Supplies of Siberian Gas and Oil

Premier Calls for Independence from Supplies of Siberian Gas and Oil

Bratislava, May 12 (TASR) – There is only one way for Slovakia to break out of Russia’s energy trap, it must finally stop being dependent on Siberian gas and oil supplies, Prime Minister Eduard Heger (OLaNO) posted on a social network on Thursday. “For decades of Russian oil and gas

Premier: Slovakia Took Right Side in History Concerning War in Ukraine

Premier: Slovakia Took Right Side in History Concerning War in Ukraine

Bratislava, May 9 (TASR) – Slovakia took the right side of history in relation to the war in Ukraine; it will support Ukraine until a complete victory, Prime Minister Eduard Heger (OLaNO) stated on Monday at a gathering in Bratislava called ‘Let’s Finish It’. The event in support of Ukraine

President Caputova Receives Experts Examining Possible War Crimes in Ukraine

President Caputova Receives Experts Examining Possible War Crimes in Ukraine

Bratislava, May 5 (TASR) – President Zuzana Caputova on Thursday afternoon received Slovak experts at the Presidential Palace upon their arrival from Ukraine where they’re helping document suspicions of war crimes and crimes against humanity. “It was the first mission of its kind in Slovakia’s modern history. We were

Heger "Regrets" House's Failure to Give Consent to Remand Fico in Cutody

Heger "Regrets" House's Failure to Give Consent to Remand Fico in Cutody

Bratislava, May 5 (TASR) – Prime Minister Eduard Heger (OLaNO) has stated on his Facbook account that he regrets the fact that Parliament on Wednesday failed to give its consent to law enforcement to remand Smer-SD head Robert Fico in custody. According to Heger, the coalition, despite this failure, must continue

MPs Hatrakova and Tabak Expelled from OLaNO Caucus Over Their Vote on Fico

MPs Hatrakova and Tabak Expelled from OLaNO Caucus Over Their Vote on Fico

Bratislava, May 4 (TASR) – MPs Katarina Hatrakova and Romana Tabak were expelled from the OLaNO caucus on Wednesday, OLaNO caucus chair Michal Sipos told TASR on the same day. The decision was made at a session of the caucus. “Today, MPs Katarina Hatrakova and Romana Tabak, two out of 50

Parliament Turns Down Request to Enable Prosecution of Fico in Custody

Parliament Turns Down Request to Enable Prosecution of Fico in Custody

Bratislava, May 4 (TASR) – Parliament on Wednesday turned down the request by the prosecutor’s office to enable potential prosecution of Smer-SD leader Robert Fico in custody. Out of the present 150 lawmakers, 74 voted for the proposal, 49 were against, 19 abstained and eight didn’t vote. In favour